The second largest city in Sicily ,Catania enchants tourist with its rich history as well as pristine locales and host of other attractions. Catania travel tips offer you all the necessary travel information so that your holidays are hassle free here. The first of the Catania travel tips is to decide which time of the year you will visit this charming city. If going on a hiking tour on Mount Etna and its surroundings is your purpose of visit then you can come here anytime of the year. Winter are ideal for indulging in different winter sport. The best time to enjoy touring Etna Mountain is from March to October.
Catania travel tips regarding dress is that as the region has a stable weather you don't need any special clothing. Though during winter the climate is hot in comparison to other European countries . So not much woolens are required. While climbing Mount Etna be sure of the weather conditions and be prepared accordingly. While packing for Catania tours you will need warm jacket, trouser socks and athletic shoes and socks etc. While packing for a backpack you will need Video or digital Camera ,Impermeable dress, Trekking boots ,Jacket To Heavy and Light Wind ,Wool Cap, Knife Multipurpose and Battery Lamp
If you are deciding for the duration of your trip you have to plan beforehand. If you are opting for guided tour on the summit of Mount Etna then it will at the most take 5 hours. But if it is a complete Etna tour along with its surroundings like Nicolosi, Piedimonte e Santa Venerina then plan for 5-10 days. While in Nicolasi do visit The mother Church, Volcanology museum.
Catania travel tips also informs of necessary facts of the city like here Archaeological sites are open from 9-12 AM and 4-7 PM on Monday to Friday, and 9-12 AM on Saturday; in summer the duration may be more. Museums are open from 9-1 Tuesday to Saturday, and some weekday afternoons. Some of them may be closed on Mondays. Churches are open in the morning from 8 till 12, and you will find some of them open after 4 PM.
As far as spending your time in Catania is concerned you can indulge in shopping here. There are number of shopping outlets here and all the stores are opened in the week days except Monday morning, from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 21:00 o'clock. You will find the shops closed in the last two weeks of August and also on these days :January 1st-New Year's Day, January 6th- Epiphany ,February 5th- St. Agatha's Day Monday following Easter- Pasquetta ,April 25th- Liberation Day ,May 1st- Labor Day ,June 2nd- Republic Day,
August 15th- Ferragosto ,November 1st. -All Saints' Day ,December 8th- Immaculate Conception, December 25th- Christmas and December 26th- St. Stephen's Day.
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